BioControl Joins Merck [KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany] in their life science business [MilliporeSigma]

01.05.2017

As our valued customer, we want you to know that BioControl Systems, Inc. will be joining the Merck [KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany] family. On January 4, 2017, Merck announced that they will acquire BioControl, a global leader in food safety testing, based in Seattle, WA, U.S.A.

This is exciting news for you, our highly valued customers, since BioControl and Merck's life science business [MilliporeSigma] offer two portfolios that are very complementary in the microbiological testing area. We believe the combination of our two businesses will provide enhanced value for our customers through a much broader range of products and greater investment in breakthrough innovations.

You will continue to receive the superior products and service that you have come to rely on from BioControl. As we work through the integration process, we assure you that this process will be seamless for you, our customers.

To learn more about this transaction, please visit our website at www.biocontrolsys.com and www.merckgroup.com (in North America www.emdgroup.com).

We look forward to continuing our strong business relationship with you and, as always, thank you for choosing BioControl.